Draft for comment – Amendment 2 to AS/NZS 3000:2007

Issue 39 – June 2012

Draft Amendment 2 to the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000:2007 is available for public comment until 16 July 2012.

AS/NZS 3000 sets out requirements for the design, construction, and verification of electrical installations including the selection and installation of electrical equipment, intended to protect persons, livestock, and property from electric shock, fire, and physical injury hazards.

New look for Energy Safety website

Issue 39 – June 2012

Energy Safety has made changes to their website.

Update on certification of gas and electrical work – June 2012

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In response to enquiries from electricians about the upcoming changes to the certification regime Energy Safety is pleased to provide some responses. Remember, there may be further adjustments to the new regulations as they are still being drafted. The final up-to-date information on certification will be posted at www.energysafety.govt.nz as soon as practicable after the regulations are gazetted (anticipated in August 2012).

Bringing storage out of storage

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Why storage technologies deserve a place of honour in Smart Grids

EES (Electrical Energy Storage) is becoming increasingly important as alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar, feed into the grid. EES allows for power flow to be controlled, reducing generation costs and balancing power fluctuation.

Energy storage to help meet future needs

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Balancing out requirements

The IEC MSB (Market Strategy Board) has published a White Paper on EES (Electrical Energy Storage) in which it analyses the role EES plays in electricity use, particularly in balancing electricity supply and demand. Rising environmental concerns and the need to cut reliance on fossil fuels are driving a growing demand for REs (renewable energies), some which can be unpredictable. EES will help adjust the production and distribution of electricity from these sources. Another market for EES identified in this White Paper is its use in the future Smart Grid and Smart Homes. The White Paper details the various types of EES technologies, their features, applications, and standardisation. It also offers an overview of the markets and provides a forecast of EES market potential by 2030.

Hazards under control

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IECQ certification for green and reliable electronic components

Electronic components play an ever increasing role in our lives. At home, at work, on the road, in the air, whatever we do, wherever we are, we rely on electronics to make our lives easier, to provide better communication and operate in a world that has become global and interconnected.

Primary batteries shall not go flat

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Category proves irreplaceable

Stored electrical energy is essential for providing access to power whenever and wherever it's needed, as well as for helping balance supply and demand or when power from the grid is not available. Batteries help meet this need in countless applications and situations. Secondary batteries can be recharged when required, whilst primary batteries can only be used once and have to be disposed of when they are discharged. Despite this, they are still essential for certain applications. International Standards for these devices are prepared by IEC TC (Technical Committee) 35: Primary cells and batteries.

Rechargeable power anywhere

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Energy on tap

Instant access to electricity anywhere, at any time, is becoming more and more important. In many conditions and locations, only batteries can provide this access. Secondary batteries, which can be recharged, offer the greatest flexibility for many applications, whether mobile or stationary. They make up the fastest growing segment of the battery market and are evolving with the introduction of new materials. This expansion is well supported by the work of IEC TC (Technical Committee) 21: Secondary cells and batteries.

Storage for portable devices

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Keeping power on the move

The number of portable consumer electronic devices used for entertainment, communication, or computing has grown dramatically in recent decades. This growth has been made possible thanks to technological advances in the production of more powerful, energy-efficient and cheaper electronic components and devices. Another major driver has been significant improvement in battery technology itself, an important activity for several IEC TCs (Technical Committees).

DRAFT STANDARD FOR COMMENT

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Free to download from our website: www.standards.co.nz

DR AS/NZS 3000 AMD 2 Amendment 2 to AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

This draft Amendment incorporates the New Zealand only Amendment A and also includes changes to the use and types of RCDs, the requirements for the installation of recessed luminaires, alternate supply systems and surge protection devices, and new requirements for gas appliances, heat pumps and variable frequency devices.

Public comment on this draft Amendment closes on 16 July 2012

JOINT STANDARDS WITHDRAWN

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AS/NZS 3823.1.1:1998 Performance of electrical appliances – Airconditioners and heat pumps – Non-ducted airconditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance

Superseded by AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012

NEW AMENDMENTS

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Free to download from our website http://www.standards.co.nz or hard copy available to purchase.

Amendment 1:2012 to AS/NZS 2007.2:2005 Performance of household electrical appliances – Dishwashers – Energy efficiency labelling requirements

Amendment 1 applies to Clause 2.4.1.

NEW JOINT STANDARDS

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AS/NZS 3823.1.1.2012 Performance of electrical appliances – Airconditioners and heat pumps – Part 1.1: Non-ducted airconditioners and heat pumps – Testing and rating for performance

Specifies the standard conditions for capacity and efficiency ratings of non-ducted air-cooled air conditioners and non-ducted air to air heat pumps. This Standard is applicable to ducted units rated at less than 8 kW and intended to operate at an external static pressure of less than 25 Pa. This International Standard also specifies the test methods for determining the capacity and efficiency ratings. Adopted with national modifications from ISO 5151:2010.